I left my notes for WTK at home…
By Giania • Feb 23rd, 2007 at 7:04 pm • Category: Art, Browsers, WTK| Hot: |  |  | | | |
So here are a couple of interesting links:
Opera Equivalents to Firefox Extensions Part 1
And
Opera Equivalents to Firefox Extensions Part 2
Both articles are pretty interesting if you are a Firefox user or an Opera user. I have come to the conclusion that as IE alternative browsers go I prefer Opera over FireFox for a couple of reasons. Namely that it’s got a bunch of neat stuff built right in (translation: too lazy to find extensions) and I really like the GUI layout they have going for them. Granted: I have mine augmented like whoa at this point, but out of the (virtual) box it’s got a lot of neat tools. No browser is perfect by a long shot, but I’m rather fond of this one.
My most diligently read blog has tipped me off that it has a new baby brother. In true nerd style, they have named their new military tech blog “Danger Room“. Ten points to whomever says the reference first. [Points not redeemable in all locations, or at any time. The Mgt.]
Speaking of ToM and Opera… I typically read the blog in RSS format, because quite frankly it’s the only way for me to stay up to date. However, they recently posted about their new look. It’s pretty awful. It’s one of the few corporate redesigns I can think of to date that has succeeded in further obfuscating their navigation while making the site look uglier at the same time. Typically when these kinds of things happen, form is sacrificed for function, or function brutally maimed for form. It’s as though a vile cabal was formed for the sole purpose of getting together and saying “How can we thoroughly spoil the user experience for visitors so they are driven to our banner ads in hopes of viewing a site that’s less of an eyesore?” Best of luck, you brave four bloggers. Content, in my mind at least, is still king in your virtual lands, and you’re all valiant knights of the realm to me!
Speaking of my unnatural loyalty to ToM, I drummed up a couple banner ideas yesterday. I’m not terribly happy with the first one so I won’t bother posting it here. The second concept turned out a lot better, click the mini version below to get the full effect, it opens in a new window by default. Let me know what you all think, and maybe how we can make it better.
